what polarizing filter to use?

obxeye · 10-11-2009, 02:50 PM

new k7 and 18-250mm pentax lens. what 62mm circular polarizing filter is recommended?
tia

MacGirl · 10-11-2009, 03:20 PM

I just purchased a Marumi DHG Circular Polarizer and for the price it's a really nice filter. It's slim but the front ring accepts a lens cap. I can't vouch for the durability though since I've only had it for a couple of months but it's a sturdy feeling for a slim filter. Someone on this forum recommended buying Marumi's from West Coast Cameras; they have the lowest price plus shipping is fairly quick.

obxeye · 10-11-2009, 04:30 PM

interesting....had not heard of them before. will check it out. thanks for reply.

r0ckstarr · 10-11-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by obxeye

new k7 and 18-250mm pentax lens. what 62mm circular polarizing filter is recommended?
tia

Ha, I'll be using the same setup and was previously searching for a good CPL. I was reading up on the Hoya Pro-1D before I found this thread.

zman · 10-12-2009, 04:15 PM

I also recently acquired the Pentax 18-250 lens and bought a Marumi DHG CP filter from "West Coast Cameras" based on a recommendation from a member of this Forum. I liked the price (mid-range) and the fact that it is a slim model. So far my results have been very good and I'm now waiting for delivery of the same 77mm filter for my Sigma 10-20.

Ash · 10-12-2009, 04:53 PM

I have the same one as MacGirl, and as far as I'm aware it's as close to Hoya's HMC and B+W's MRC quality as you can get at a reasonable price. It is a plastic mounted filter but gives excellent results.

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10-11-2009, 03:20 PM	#2
MacGirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	I just purchased a Marumi DHG Circular Polarizer and for the price it's a really nice filter. It's slim but the front ring accepts a lens cap. I can't vouch for the durability though since I've only had it for a couple of months but it's a sturdy feeling for a slim filter. Someone on this forum recommended buying Marumi's from West Coast Cameras; they have the lowest price plus shipping is fairly quick.

10-11-2009, 04:30 PM	#3
obxeye Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nc Posts: 73 Original Poster	interesting....had not heard of them before. will check it out. thanks for reply.

10-11-2009, 04:53 PM	#4
r0ckstarr Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,430	Originally posted by obxeye new k7 and 18-250mm pentax lens. what 62mm circular polarizing filter is recommended? tia Ha, I'll be using the same setup and was previously searching for a good CPL. I was reading up on the Hoya Pro-1D before I found this thread.

10-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
zman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western NY Photos: Albums Posts: 479	I also recently acquired the Pentax 18-250 lens and bought a Marumi DHG CP filter from "West Coast Cameras" based on a recommendation from a member of this Forum. I liked the price (mid-range) and the fact that it is a slim model. So far my results have been very good and I'm now waiting for delivery of the same 77mm filter for my Sigma 10-20.

10-12-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,695	I have the same one as MacGirl, and as far as I'm aware it's as close to Hoya's HMC and B+W's MRC quality as you can get at a reasonable price. It is a plastic mounted filter but gives excellent results.